Want to build a desktop around 40K, suggestions please..

[ithehappy]

I will build a new PC in two weeks, my budget is 40K. Will I get good specs in this budget? I only need the CPU+Motherboard+Cabinet, coz other things I already have(in my signature) and don't wanna upgrade. I wanna stay with Intel, so please recommend me a good spec. My main purpose is multimedia, like- playing 1-2 hrs of game (high graphics), watching HD movies and a lot of surfing per day.
I will keep my current system as a back up.
Thanks in advance.
Regards,
Saurav.

[Death_Knight]

Originally Posted by ithehappy

I will build a new PC in two weeks, my budget is 40K. Will I get good specs in this budget?

Good!!! You'll get a monster in this budget. You have to buy RAM since DDR2 is outdated and not compatible with current system.

Here's from Intel:
i7 950: 15.4k
MSI X58 Pro-E: 10.4k
CORSAIR XMS3 6GB (3 x 2GB) DDR3 1600 Triple Channel Kit: 7.9k
CM 690II Advanced (Transparent): 6.3k
Total: 40k
[Local prices are less]

Go for lower Cabby if you want to save money..

[ithehappy]

Well, I think I will stick with Intel Motherboard, and I will never buy a CM PSU again, already have a damaged 600W eXtreme power plus which is just 2 weeks old. So Corsair will be the other option I guess.
Regards.

[Death_Knight]

Errr.. no idea about Intel.. I usually stick to MSI/Gigabyte..
Have seen Intel DX58SO at ITW for 12.6k.. Seems good

BTW, have you included PSU within Cabinet budget??
I thought it was seperate, so quoted a CM cabby... it comes without PSU.
You can trust CM for cabbys

For PSU, Corsair will not be your "other", but "the best" option in terms of value/availability.

[ithehappy]

Okay, thanks. But I was searching about i7 950 and everywhere it's stated more or less 25k, have the price fallen recently? They said i7 975 extreme at 59k !!! I am not mentioning the names...
No I didn't include PSU price with Cabinet.

[Death_Knight]

All prices quoted from SMC (RAM from ITW)
Check Here for i7 950

While buying PSU give a lot of thought about future upgradation, the board can support a LOT... Check the requirements from outervision PSU calculator

[Tenida]

Don't go for Intel original motherboard go for msi or gigabyte ....i am using msi motherboard for 2 years no problem till now.
Go for what Death knight has said but chose cabinet as coolermaster Haf 922 this is very nice looking cabinet and performs also good believe me...you will amazed by its hot looks and cooling cababilities.
You should also upgrade your graphics card in this budget you should do that if you want to play games in full hd.
Chose N460GTX Hawk 1 Gb is super card for the price i but believe me you able to play hard and in full throttle.

For psu you can go for Corsair Vx 550 or corsair gs 600 depending upon the configuration you chose.

[ithehappy]

Thanks guys, but I am not buying a new GPU for now, and if I have to play in HD then I've to change my monitor too, coz it's resolution is 1680*1050, it's 2 years old, and my 9800Gt is not that bad. Actually I never used any Motherboard beside Intel's for last 8 years, that's why I've a lot of faith in them. Anyway, I understand that it's time for some new.
Regards.

[mavihs]

Originally Posted by ithehappy

I will build a new PC in two weeks, my budget is 40K. Will I get good specs in this budget? I only need the CPU+Motherboard+Cabinet, coz other things I already have(in my signature) and don't wanna upgrade. I wanna stay with Intel, so please recommend me a good spec. My main purpose is multimedia, like- playing 1-2 hrs of game (high graphics), watching HD movies and a lot of surfing per day.
I will keep my current system as a back up.
Thanks in advance.
Regards,
Saurav.

do you need a GPU & SMPS or not!!!!

[Tenida]

Compare to intel original msi/gigabyte motherboard performs quite better and durability also long.My old Intel 945 GCNL motherboard died after 1 year after creating so many problem.So don't go for Intel original also the servive takes quite a long time if the board becomes faulty.

[Jaskanwar Singh]

i cant comment on intel build quality of mobos but their service is bad. very bad. takes a long time as mentioned by amartya87.

[ithehappy]

Originally Posted by mavihs

do you need a GPU & SMPS or not!!!!

No sir, no gpu and smps.

[Sam]

^^ whats your current PSU?

[ithehappy]

My current PSU is a CM Extreme Power Plus 600W, which is damaged, purchased just two weeks ago. Anyway, buying a Corsair 550W tomorrow. Right now I have a 3 years old e-life 500w, which is not good.
Regards.

[Tenida]

You should chose your smps depending upon your configuration you chose.I talking about buy the psu after you purchased processor+motherboard and ram you chose.

[Sam]

^^ that PSU will support almost any card (single, not SLI/Xfire & also no dual GPU card).

[mavihs]

Originally Posted by ithehappy

No sir, no gpu and smps.

then how are you going to be running your system??? are you going to be putting your old GFX card?

[ithehappy]

Yes but not the PSU

[mavihs]

Originally Posted by ithehappy

I will build a new PC in two weeks, my budget is 40K. Will I get good specs in this budget? I only need the CPU+Motherboard+Cabinet, coz other things I already have(in my signature) and don't wanna upgrade. I wanna stay with Intel, so please recommend me a good spec. My main purpose is multimedia, like- playing 1-2 hrs of game (high graphics), watching HD movies and a lot of surfing per day.
I will keep my current system as a back up.
Thanks in advance.
Regards,
Saurav.

Originally Posted by ithehappy

Yes but not the PSU

like you said up there, if you want really good graphics, the main H/W to upgrade is your GPU!!!!

[ithehappy]

I will change it, but not now, don't wanna invest behind it. And I found that most of the newly released games matches my GPU requirement, but not my CPU, that's why I am keen to change the CPU first, GPU later.

[Cilus]

ithehappy, I have one suggestion for you. At the end of this year both Intel and AMD are gonna launch their new range of CPUs and their is a high possibility regarding their lack of backward compatibility. So upgrading the whole system may at this time may not be the best idea.
What I would suggest you to just upgrade your processor to a high level C2D or Core 2 Quad like Q8300.

Core 2 series are very good processor and high ends one will satisfy all the gaming needs + they will be gr8 at the resolution you've mentioned.
One of our experienced forum members, Asigh also has done the same thing, just upgraded his processor to a C2Q 9XXX series one.

So My suggestion is just upgrade your processor to Core 2 Quad Q8300 2.5GHz @ 6.5k.

In the processor support list of your motherboard, C2Q is not mentioned, but in lot of forums, it is provided that C2Q works with that board. You can find one link here.

[ithehappy]

Thanks Cilus. But I made up my mind and got the estimation from a store today. It was 38.5K overall, the specs are- (Intel Core i7 950+Intel DX58SO)=25k, 4GB Corsair DDR3 with heatsink=5.6k, Corsair 650W PSU= 6.5k, CM Cabinet 2k. I like the spec, buying after Puja.
Reagards and HAPPY PUJA TO ALL...

[Tenida]

From which shop did you get the price?But why you selecting intel motherboard you can select MSI X58 pro-e @10.3k.Which is a very solid performance board or you can select board from Gigabyte...actually we are suggesting you a good brand please select what we are saying.As earlier you don't about coolermaster extreme psu and result is your hard earned is wasted that's why i am telling to select msi/gigabyte motherboard.

[Tenida]

Originally Posted by ithehappy

Thanks Cilus. But I made up my mind and got the estimation from a store today. It was 38.5K overall, the specs are- (Intel Core i7 950+Intel DX58SO)=25k, 4GB Corsair DDR3 with heatsink=5.6k, Corsair 650W PSU= 6.5k, CM Cabinet 2k. I like the spec, buying after Puja.
Reagards and HAPPY PUJA TO ALL...

From which shop did you get the price?

But why you selecting intel motherboard you can select MSI X58 pro-e @10.3k.Which is a very solid performance board or you can select board from Gigabyte...actually we are suggesting you a good brand please select what we are saying.As earlier you don't knowabout coolermaster extreme psu and result is your hard earned is wasted that's why i am telling to select msi/gigabyte motherboard.

Happy Durga Puja to you also/Everybody

[Tenida]

I think you can understand what i want to say!!!!

[damngoodman999]

@ OP

Dont get the Intel Motherboard , Unless u r using for corporate ! U wont see any performance or quality difference with the ASUS , GIGABYTE , MSI motherboards these boards are good as intel boards quality , u ll get lots of features in the other brands

My suggestions

Core i7 950 - 14.3K
Asus Rampage GENE - 15K
Corsair/Ocz DDR3 1600 - 6.5K
Coolermaster 690 Transparent (not advanced) - 4.5K

[Tenida]

Originally Posted by damngoodman999

@ OP

Dont get the Intel Motherboard , Unless u r using for corporate ! U wont see any performance or quality difference with the ASUS , GIGABYTE , MSI motherboards these boards are good as intel boards quality , u ll get lots of features in the other brands

My suggestions

Core i7 950 - 14.3K
Asus Rampage GENE - 15K
Corsair/Ocz DDR3 1600 - 6.5K
Coolermaster 690 Transparent (not advanced) - 4.5K

I think he should avoid Asus brand these days lots of problem seen in asus motherboards and backed by poor service of rashi peripheral.If also he get good motherboard when problems occur he will not benifited by the sevice of RASHI PERIPHERAL absolutely a bad distributed.

Asus should change change his distributor partner otherwise sales will decrease day by day.

[damngoodman999]

Originally Posted by amartya87

I think he should avoid Asus brand these days lots of problem seen in asus motherboards and backed by poor service of rashi peripheral.If also he get good motherboard when problems occur he will not benifited by the sevice of RASHI PERIPHERAL absolutely a bad distributed.

Asus should change change his distributor partner otherwise sales will decrease day by day.

Asus will not do it very easily ! In india Rashi made a big sale of Asus products since 2004 !

though Rampage Gene board is extreme Good for every purpose ! If not Gigabyte X58-UD5 is another gr8 board

[ithehappy]

Thanks Amartya and goodman for your valuable advice. I just took the estimate guys, it's not the final purchase. I could change anything anytime. I could buy a different MB brand except Intel. But outta my curiosity, What is the problem with Intel boards which the other brands doesn't have? Why you guys avoid Intel? There must be something wrong with Intel boards, what is it?
@Amartya, You are right, I should've asked before purchasing the CM PSU, paying the price now.
Regards.
PS-This site is having a database error.

[damngoodman999]

Originally Posted by ithehappy

Thanks Amartya and goodman for your valuable advice. I just took the estimate guys, it's not the final purchase. I could change anything anytime. I could buy a different MB brand except Intel. But outta my curiosity, What is the problem with Intel boards which the other brands doesn't have? Why you guys avoid Intel? There must be something wrong with Intel boards, what is it?
@Amartya, You are right, I should've asked before purchasing the CM PSU, paying the price now.
Regards.
PS-This site is having a database error.

Intel boards are good but lack of features , y do u pay just for enabling ur processor !

Lot of features in other brands Provide turbo OCing , USB3 , excellent NB coolers etc...